The Bloodhall Season 8 - Nahiri, the Lithomancer

Commander / EDH MagicalHacker

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Ravolt says... #1

Looks fun :)

A crazy ton of artifacts, but it seems to make sense given your tokens. Maybe invest in some living weapon cards?

November 30, 2015 11:44 p.m.

MagicalHacker says... #2

Thanks! I really want Batterskull, but it's 21 tix D: that's like another deck for me lol. Any other living weapons you think would be worth it?

December 1, 2015 1:07 a.m.

Ravolt says... #3

If u had more etb cards, i'd advise Blade of Selves, but for now i'd also recommend Scytheclaw. If you can give you creatures flying, unblockable, or trample, attach it to one of em :)

December 1, 2015 4:54 a.m.

Ravolt says... #4

December 1, 2015 5:25 a.m.

MagicalHacker says... #5

I ended up changing my mind about Blade of Selves like early last week because it's a dead card in 1v1, which is something I disliked about Mystic Barrier, even though it's still one of my favorite multiplayer cards. As for the Gideon's, they don't have any synergy with the deck, so they wouldn't be that fun/strong to play.

Scytheclaw is something I never would usually play, but after seeing how strong Quietus Spike is in here in a couple of games, I'd love a second copy! Currently, I can't find anything work taking out though... Suggestions?

December 1, 2015 11:31 a.m.

Ravolt says... #6

I kinda think you don't need Gorgon's Head cause u already have a card like it. I do think you also need Akroma's Memorial in this deck as a 2nd eldrazi monument.

December 1, 2015 12:18 p.m.

MagicalHacker says... #7

I run all the deathtouch and deathtouch-like equipment because Nahiri uses them so well as pillow fort in the deck to protect me/her or at the very least, provide my attacking opponents with card disadvantage. In addition, they also combo really well with Nemesis Mask and Grappling Hook.

Akroma's Memorial is something I originally cut cause I had too many 7-drops, but I can find a spot for it now... Maybe.

I haven't seen Worn Powerstone help me too much in my games, so I may replace it with Scytheclaw. I'll be watchful. And... Who knows, I might even take out Hedron Archive for Sun Titan.

December 1, 2015 12:47 p.m.

greg.shawver says... #8

Brigid, Hero of Kinsbaile works great with the deathtouch equipment & Sword of Kaldra.Also works well with Humility on the field.

Not sure what I would swap out for her, but something to consider.

December 11, 2015 12:33 p.m.

MagicalHacker says... #9

Daaaang that's awesome! I didn't even think about adding in Brigid, and only now did I realize that she does it to EACH attacking OR BLOCKING creature target player controls. Something of not though is that Humility shuts her down, but that bimbo practically doesn't matter to me. Why I thought it was "target attacking creature" is beyond me. I already know what to remove too!

Out with Spirit of the Labyrinth and Hero of Bladehold. In with Grand Abolisher and Brigid, Hero of Kinsbaile.

December 11, 2015 1:11 p.m.

MagicalHacker says... #10

"Note" instead of "not" and "nonbo" instead of "bimbo".

December 11, 2015 1:48 p.m.

MagicalHacker says... #11

Also, Nim Deathmantle out for Thornbite Staff for its interactions with Stonehewer Giant, Brigid, Hero of Kinsbaile, Stoneforge Mystic, Mother of Runes, Weathered Wayfarer, and giving pseudo vigilance in general.

December 13, 2015 10:12 p.m.

MagicalHacker says... #12

Sword of Body and Mind has killed me too many times. :( Having a card that is gas for graveyard decks is not enough to balance out pro-green and blue and making tokens. So I'm sad to say it, but it has to go. Additionally, Fireshrieker has been a dead card in multiple situations (already ulted, got no use for double strike, have a double strike creature already, etc.), so it's gotta go.

Any suggestions for two cards to add in? I have to really like a card above five tix to include it, but hit me with your best shot.

Currently, thinking about Illumination and Wrath of God.

December 31, 2015 3:36 p.m.

greg.shawver says... #13

Stone Haven Outfitter (Oath of Gatewatch) is worth a peek, good synergy with Skullclamp.

Wrath of God seems like a good fit.

December 31, 2015 4:43 p.m.

MagicalHacker says... #14

Yea he will be replacing Armament Master actually.

December 31, 2015 7:05 p.m.

MagicalHacker says... #16

March 26, 2016 9:28 a.m.

griffstick says... #17

This is tough. You're running 31 lands. And not much ramp and not much creatures. With lol cmc.. what the win con and late game potential?

April 26, 2016 4:18 p.m.

MagicalHacker says... #18

I included Mind Stone, Sol Ring, Expedition Map, Mana Crypt, Knight of the White Orchid, and Weathered Wayfarer in my land count when I built the deck, and have never really had any mana issues, especially with all the card draw in here :)

April 26, 2016 6:14 p.m.

griffstick says... #19

I'm not sure exactly how your deck works. But I would do a major overhaul. I would cut Chariot of Victory, for Emeria Shepherd.Dead-Iron Sledge for Sun Titan. And Haunted Cloak for Plains or Flagstones of Trokair

April 27, 2016 11:09 a.m.

griffstick says... #20

I don't know what else to cut really but Burnished Hart seems quite good

April 27, 2016 11:26 a.m.

Deruvid says... #21

My first impression, without having played it, is that it's really heavy on equipment and really light on removal and land. Even with all the mana acceleration, i'd want to up to at least 34 or 35 lands. Winding Canyons and Kor Haven are good choices.

Your mention of "keyword" soup in the game thread is a good one, and do that end I'd like to remove some of the more redundant equipment to make space for new suggestions. I'll categorize some of the more similar equipment from your list:

Deathtouch: Basilisk Collar, Gorgon Flail, Gorgon's Head, Dead-Iron Sledge, Quietus Spike, Godsend, Sword of Kaldra

Card draw: Infiltration Lens, Mask of Memory, Rogues Gloves, Skullclamp

Protection: Lightning Greaves, Swiftfoot Boots, Whispersilk Cloak, Darksteel Plate, Shield of Kaldra

Lifelink: Loxodon Warhammer, Batterskull

Keyword soup: Chariot of Victory, Haunted Cloak

Deathtouch (and exile) is the most represented group and helps cover your low removal count. I would recommend removing some of the less-exiciting of this group: Gorgon Flail, Gorgon's Head, and Dead-Iron Sledge to add a couple more versatile weapons to your arsenal, namely Sword of Vengeance and Masterwork of Ingenuity. I would also like to see Godsend switched for the Helm of Kaldra just to complete the Kaldra set, but if you don't want the full Kaldra set, take out the Sword and Shield for more room - the buffs they provide are already covered by other equipment.

Carddraw is important in Cmdr, so I'd like to keep most of your card drawing equipment, except Skullclamp is in an awkward place here because you do not have small token generators to reap huge benefits. I'd suggest replacing Skullclamp with Sword of the Animist to assist land drops.

Also because you do not have a whole lot of token generation, Eldrazi Monument can be a pricey addition. When using it as a win con, you're not usually going to have a whole lot of creatures on the board to swing wide with. It grants your side flying and indestructible at the cost of one of your precious few creatures. I think because of your plethora of equipment, Odric, Lunarch Marshal is a better team-buffer.

That doesn't leave me with a whole lot of space to cut for the land slots I first talked about. The Chariot of Victory and Haunted Cloak provide a lot of overlap and with the addition of the Sword of Vengeance I would cut at least one of them. I'm sure there's a reason for Not Forgotten in your deck, but it really seems like the weakest card in the deck to me. Emeria and Nahiri should get you back everything you really need. That might free up 3 or 4 slots for lands, depending on if you keep the Kaldra set.

It was fun to look at all the equipment permutations. I hope you found my review helpful.

April 27, 2016 1:37 p.m.

griffstick says... #22

Ok I'm gonna give my best shot and shoot out some combos. Remove two Plains for Darksteel Citadel and Ancient Den. These pair up great with Prototype Portal and any other artifact of your liking. Remove Gorgon's Head for Prototype Portal, switch out any one of your double strike creatures for Mirran Crusader. I would take out Gorgon Flail for Isochron Scepter this pairs up well with your Path to Exile and your Swords to Plowshares. If you were to include this combo I'd find room for Silence. With all the artifacts in your deck I would add Golem Foundry and switch out Dead-Iron Sledge for it. This is the best I got for you.

April 27, 2016 2:04 p.m. Edited.

griffstick says... #23

April 27, 2016 3:20 p.m.

MagicalHacker says... #24

Thanks guys! Out with Chariot of Victory, in with Kor Haven.

Things to think about, if you guys are still interested:

Stoneforge Mystic and Relic Seeker grabbing Blade of Selves seems way too crazy to not have in the deck. Worth considering?

Masterwork of Ingenuity seems more suited for a good stuff deck rather than a combo-centric deck, as you can't usually combo an equipment with another copy of itself, but is it still a possibility?

Lastly, Odric, Lunarch Marshal could be fantastic with my keyworded equipment, but there are only 12 of those that matter. My gut feeling is that it's not enough though... Thoughts?

April 27, 2016 4:12 p.m.

Deruvid says... #25

Masterwork of Ingenuity is lols if you can copy Nahiri's ultimate sword, but otherwise doesn't necessarily add a whole lot - its just nice for having extra swords of X and X or moar Jittes.

Mystic/Seeker copying themselves with the Blade of Selves is hilarious, though I'm not sure if it would occur often enough to warrant inclusion. I'm sure the thought would be terrifying for your opponents.

I still think Odric, Lunarch Marshal is worthwhile because it counts all keywords across all your creatures so no matter who has the equipment, it still buffs the party and since the equipment tends to stay around when the creature dies, the keyword will still be there when the next guy picks it up. It definitely wants you to play more keyword soup cards so if you're not adding in stuff like Akroma's Memorial or Sword of Vengeance, then his utility will drop.

April 27, 2016 4:21 p.m.

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